00:00Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized nine traditional artists with the 2023 Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan or Gamaba Awards
00:09for their contributions to Filipino culture.
00:13The awardees were honored as cultural masters in areas like oral tradition, weaving, and dance.
00:20He also directed the NCCA to strengthen programs promoting indigenous arts and traditions, ensuring their continued preservation.
